Al Futtaim Jobs - Paralegal | AF Real Estate | Dubai (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 98342 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

 

 

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join Al Futtaim Group Real Estate (“AFGRE”) - our Real Estate division. This position requires the ability to work well under pressure, successfully manage a demanding workload, and meet deadlines.

The role serves to prepare and check legal documents (leases and associated documentation) relating to prospective retail and commercial tenants of malls and commercial properties in Al-Futtaim projects/developments both locally and regionally in coordination with leasing department.    

 

Key accountabilities

 

Drafting and review of Legal Documents

• Supporting and assisting in the leasing process for Dubai Festival City Mall, Festival Tower, Festival Plaza Mall and Doha Festival City Mall
• Review of agreements for lease, and leases, to ensure accuracy in line with the commercial terms contained in signed heads of terms and leasing approval documents. Drafting of other related legal documents (e.g. licenses, deeds of assignment, surrenders, amendments) in accordance with leasing committee approval forms and in collaboration with AFGRE
• Preparing and checking sales and purchase documentation relating to residential units in the Dubai Festival City development

 

Drafting of Legal Letters:

• Drafting of legal letters to tenants regarding breach of contract, debts, and any other relevant matters

 

Obtaining Tenant Company Documents:

• Collecting and reviewing copies of prospective tenants legal documents such as memoranda and articles of incorporation, commercial/ trade licenses, powers of attorney etc
• Following up with the AFGRE leasing department to ensure that the signed legal documents and payments, where required, are collected in a timely fashion and are in order

Filing

• Completing filing procedures for the purpose of records and subsequent contract administration

Reporting

• Reporting on the status of all legal documents to the leasing teams on a weekly basis

General support

• Providing various forms of support and assistance to the wider legal team, as and when required

 

Candidate requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma, Degree, other (preferably Law related unless candidate has sufficient relevant experience)
• Experience of handling administrative aspects of leasing in a property development or real estate company

 

Job-Specific Skills:

• Good command of spoken and written English (Arabic would be an advantage) 
• Basic understanding of contract law as it applies to leases
• Drafting skills
• I.T. skills
• Good communication skills

 

Behavioral Competencies:

• Able to take on responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management
• Proactive and flexible
• Able to prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work as member of a team

 

Administrative Skills

• Able to manage information and all documents related to legal documents in an organized and systematic manner; ability to handle multiple tasks whilst maintaining consistency and accuracy

 

 

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Additional Internal Information:

• Reports to: Director, Group Legal Real Estate
• Band: F

Note:-

You must have been an Al-Futtaim employee for at least 18 months in order to be considered.
You must inform your HRBP in confidence of your application.
Please note that this vacancy may be advertised externally in the next week so apply without delay.

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